Commercial Roofing Specialties, Inc.

What Commercial Roofing Specialties, Inc. does

Commercial Roofing Specialties, Inc. (CRS) is a privately held wholesale distributor of commercial and residential roofing supplies headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, founded in 1981. The company serves a horizontal customer base of professional commercial roofing contractors who install, repair, and maintain flat and single-ply roofing systems across the Southeast United States. CRS operates 9 physical branch locations across Georgia (Atlanta, College Park, Kennesaw, Savannah), Tennessee (Chattanooga, Nashville, Knoxville), and Florida (Jacksonville, Orlando), supported by a dedicated sales force, delivery drivers, an e-commerce website (crssupply.com), and a 1-800 phone sales desk.

The company's product portfolio is organized across eight categories: adhesives and sealants, fall protection and safety, fasteners, hand-held tools, on-deck equipment, roof accessories, roof drains, and roof hatches. CRS distributes products from 15+ manufacturers, including Carlisle Syntec Systems (for whom it serves as the sole authorized distributor of single-ply roofing products in Georgia and as their exclusive sales and marketing representative), Miro Industries, Guardian Fall Protection, Leister, OMG Roofing Products, Tie Down, Bilco, Babcock-Davis, Zurn, and Josam. Pricing follows a unit model ranging from approximately $6.35 for basic accessories (e.g., Miro-CG Rooftop Sleeper Support) up to $6,150 for high-ticket fall protection equipment (e.g., TriRex Mobile Fall Protection Cart), with bulk pricing available upon request.

The business operates a sales-led, one-time-purchase distribution model targeting B2B commercial roofing contractors. Revenue is generated through the sale of roofing materials and supplies to contractors needing reliable, local access to specialty products from multiple manufacturers, supported by value-added services such as tapered design, architectural and consultant specification assistance, roof evaluations, and AIA-accredited lunch-and-learns. The company has received an Outstanding Performance Award from Carlisle Syntec Systems as a leading distribution partner, and operates with an estimated 101–250 employees. No public-company indicators, funding rounds, or investor disclosures are present in the source material.

Name

Commercial Roofing Specialties, Inc.

Legal name

Commercial Roofing Specialties, Inc.

Website

https://crssupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Commercial Roofing Specialties is a privately held, Chattanooga-based wholesale distributor of commercial and residential roofing supplies operating 9 branches across Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida, serving commercial roofing contractors as the sole Georgia distributor of Carlisle Syntec single-ply products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Roofing Supplies Distribution: Revenue generated through the sale of commercial roofing materials and supplies including adhesives, sealants, fall protection equipment, fasteners, hand-held tools, on-deck equipment, roof accessories, roof drains, and roof hatches. Products are sold at unit prices ranging from under $10 to over $4,000 for equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Commercial Roofing Specialties, Inc. (CRS) is a wholesale distributor of commercial and residential roofing supplies operating across the southeastern United States. The company sells roofing materials including adhesives, sealants, fall protection equipment, fasteners, hand-held tools, on-deck equipment, roof accessories, roof drains, and roof hatches sourced from multiple manufacturers, serving as the sole authorized distributor of Carlisle Syntec Single Ply Products in Georgia.

Product overview

Commercial Roofing Specialties, Inc. (CRS) is a wholesale distributor of commercial and residential roofing supplies operating across the southeastern United States. The company offers a broad portfolio of roofing products organized into eight main categories: Adhesives & Sealants, Fall Protection & Safety Equipment, Fasteners, Hand-Held Tools, On-Deck Equipment, Roof Accessories, Roof Drains, and Roof Hatches. CRS distributes products from multiple manufacturers including Carlisle Syntec Systems (for whom they are sole distributor in Georgia), Miro Industries, Leister, Guardian Fall Protection, and others. The product line includes pipe supports (pillow block, strut-style, roller, and sleeper types), flashing tapes (EPDM and TPO), roof vents, cellular concrete, and general roofing accessories. The company operates as a multi-location regional distributor with e-commerce capabilities for online ordering.

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Products and services

• Adhesives & Sealants Category of roofing adhesives, sealants, low-rise adhesives, and roof cleaners and supplies for commercial and residential roofing applications.
• Fall Protection & Safety Safety equipment including harnesses, lifeline anchors, guardrails, self-retracting lifelines (SRLs), personal protective equipment (PPE), mobile fall protection systems, and warning lines for rooftop work.
• Fasteners Roofing fasteners including drive pins, insulation fasteners, membrane fasteners, and pop rivets for commercial roofing systems.
• Hand-Held Tools Manual roofing tools including caulk guns and applicators, metal snips, roofing magnets, roofing torches, seam rollers and probes, and tear-off tools and shovels.
• On-Deck Equipment Roofing equipment including non-powered and powered equipment, asphalt kettles and accessories, carts and buggies, commercial generators, Leister hot air welders, power brooms and spudders, and sprayers.
• Roof Accessories Roofing accessories including asphalt coated fabric, butyl tape, EPDM accessories, pipe supports, pitch pans, PVC accessories, TPO accessories, and residential accessories.
• Roof Drains Roof drainage products including cast iron drains, drain domes, hardware, rings, and OMG retrofit drains for commercial roofing systems.
• Roof Hatches Roof access hatches including aluminum, galvanized steel, thermally broken, ladder safety posts, Miami Dade approved, safety rails, and smoke vents for commercial buildings.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• Carlisle Syntec SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partnership for Carlisle Syntec Single Ply Products in the state of Georgia. CRS is the sole authorized distributor of Carlisle products in GA and serves as their exclusive sales and marketing representative. Carlisle is a major manufacturer of single-ply roofing membranes with over 50 years of industry experience.
• Miro IndustriesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Miro Industries rooftop pipe support products including pillow block supports, roller pipe supports, and strut-style pipe supports.
• Guardian Fall ProtectionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Guardian Fall Protection equipment including harnesses, lifeline anchors, and mobile fall protection systems.
• LeistermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Leister hot air welding equipment used in single-ply membrane installation.
• OMG Roofing ProductsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of OMG roofing products including retrofit drains and fastening systems.
• BilcostandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Bilco roof hatches and smoke vents for commercial buildings.
• Babcock-DavisstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Babcock-Davis commercial roof hatches and safety products.
• ZurnstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Zurn roof drains and drainage products.
• Tie Down EngineeringmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Tie Down fall protection equipment including the PX3 Mobile Fall Protection System.
• JosamstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Josam roof drains and related products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ferguson (Ferguson Enterprises): Large diversified building products distributor (primarily plumbing/HVAC) with adjacent categories in roofing drains, hatches, and waterproofing sold through branch and e-commerce. Direct overlap with CRS's Roof Drains and Roof Hatches lines via Zurn/Josam/Bilco products.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): National distributor of specialty construction supplies including roofing fasteners, sealants, fall protection, and tools to professional contractors. Overlaps with CRS's fastener, sealant, and tool categories but operates at far broader product and geographic scale (including concrete, mechanical, and infrastructure).

Direct peers

• Gulfeagle Supply: Southeast-focused roofing products distributor with branches across Florida, Georgia, and surrounding states. Directly competes with CRS for commercial roofing contractor relationships in overlapping GA/FL geographies and carries similar single-ply and accessory product lines.
• Roofing Corp of America: Regional roofing distributor and services platform serving commercial and residential contractors across multiple southeastern and midwestern states. Comparable business model (multi-branch, multi-manufacturer) to CRS, especially on the supply-side segment.
• SRS Distribution: Large rapidly growing specialty building products distributor focused on roofing, with a heavy Southeast and Sunbelt footprint and exclusive manufacturer relationships. Targets the same commercial roofing contractor base as CRS and competes directly for branch density in overlapping Southeast geographies.
• Lansing Building Products: Specialty exterior building products distributor with a strong Southeast and Mid-Atlantic presence. Sells roofing, siding, windows, and weatherproofing products to professional contractors, closely comparable to CRS in customer type, product mix, and regional Southeast distribution model.
• ABC Supply Co. The largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and related building products in North America. Operates hundreds of branch locations and targets commercial roofing contractors with multi-category SKUs and exclusive manufacturer agreements — directly analogous to CRS's go-to-market model, only at national scale.
• Beacon Roofing Supply (QXO): One of the largest roofing and complementary building products distributors in North America (now affiliated with QXO). Distributes single-ply membranes, asphalt, fasteners, accessories and more via a national branch network — a direct competitor for commercial contractor accounts and exclusive manufacturer partnerships similar to CRS's Carlisle relationship.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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